Other memories clamored for attention, like the time his mother fell and broke her ankle. He could still picture the fear on his father’s face. His mother had bitten her lip and hidden her face against his father’s shoulder. His dad had hugged her and looked as if he were trying to take away her pain.
When they came home from the hospital, his father had carried her upstairs and stayed with her the entire evening. Had some of his father’s aides fussed at him for missing appointments? He thought he remembered his father bellowing at them and telling them to leave him alone.
What in the name of God happened on that mountain where they died?
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"First Lady
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December 29, 2018
Thirty years later Hank Lovinggood embarks on a quest to
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implacable, twisted, merciless enemy who'll do whatever it takes to hide
the truth forever.
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It's so refreshing to see a loving parental relationship in a mystery---knowing this makes their son's loss so much more heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteYou took readers behind the facade of the presidency and let us see a poignant moment that many suspect is rare. We can share the feelings of a son in pain.
ReplyDeleteYou did your job.
I love the tender moment in his memory, but that last sentence really nails it.
ReplyDeleteA powerful man and yet he couldn't take her pain away. Intriguing. Plus you gave us that fabulous last line. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a complex story, so well writeen. Another terrific excerpt!
ReplyDeleteyep last line a real hanger. We do wonder about the personal life of our leaders.
ReplyDeleteWell that is one H-U-G-E cliff hanger you left us with. Great writing.
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet! Makes one want to read more.
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching snippet. That makes the last line so incredibly powerful! Nicely done, Elaine :-)
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